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JHMAH5332GS007741
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
HONDA
Vehicle Model
Civic
Vehicle Trim
1500
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
JHMAH533*GS
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Model Year
1986
Plant City
SUZUKA
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
JAPAN
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Doors
2
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
Engine Model
EW1 or EW4
Engine Brake (hp) From
58
Engine Brake (hp) To
91
Seat Belt Type
Manual
VIN Breakdown
JHM
World Manufacturer Identifier
AH533
Vehicle Descriptor Section
2
Check Digit
GS007741
Vehicle Identifier Section
EPA Fuel Economy
City
24 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,300
CO2 Emissions
341.8076923076923 g/mi
Fuel Type
Regular
Safety Recalls (3 Found)
Total Recalls
3
Vehicle
1986 HONDA Civic
Source
NHTSA Database
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence:
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PRO
Campaign: 95V103001
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTACT UNIT COULD LOOSEN AND BECOME DISLODGED.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AND WOULDAFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY.
Remedy:
INSTALL A CONTACT UNIT HOLDER THAT WOULD PREVENT LOOSENING.
Campaign: 88V180000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
LEFT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT COULD DEVELOP CRACKS NEAR THE OUTER JOINT.
Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DURING HIGH STRESS SITUATIONS, SUCH AS RAPID ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, THE DRIVE SHAFT COULD BREAK WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND A VEHICLE CRAS
Remedy:
REPLACE LEFT DRIVE SHAFT WITH A PROPERLY MANUFACTURED PART.
Campaign: 86V045000
Owner Complaints (52)
Total Complaints
52
Crashes Reported
3
Injuries Reported
2
SEAT BELTS
"The contact owns a 1986 Honda Civic. The contact stated that whether the vehicle was parked, stationary, or driven, the seat belt was difficult to retract. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the seat belts became diffic..."
ODI #11649594
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 HONDA CIVIC. THE ENGINE CONSTANTLY BROKE DOWN. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD THE CONTACT TO GET RID OF THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE BROKEN DOWN FIVE TIMES AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AND STOPPED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS..."
ODI #10134135
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